Poultry farmers in a bind as chickens succumb to heatwave

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Poultry farmers across Bangladesh are facing severe losses as the ongoing heatwave has led to the deaths of hundreds of chickens daily. Marginal farmers have incurred losses of around Tk 200 crore in the past 10 days. Egg production has declined by 4-10% due to the extreme heat. Farmers are struggling with high feed costs, power outages, and the need for medication. Many are contemplating closing their businesses as the heatwave persists until Saturday, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in some areas.